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Yoga, Trauma, & Teacher-Student Dynamics - November 9, 2025, 2p-5p

from $45.00

This workshop invites yoga teachers to explore the relational dimensions of trauma-supportive teaching. We will look closely at how power shows up in teacher–student relationships, and why recognizing and acknowledging these dynamics is essential to creating spaces of safety and trust.

Together, we will consider how teachers can practice being “a safe person to feel unsafe around.” Someone who can hold space for students’ vulnerability without seeking to control, fix, or minimize their experience. Topics will include understanding and working with power dynamics, supporting student consent, and cultivating practices of self-resourcing for both teachers and students.

Through reflection, discussion, and experiential learning, participants will gain insight into how their presence, choices, and relational awareness can profoundly shape the classroom environment. This workshop supports teachers in developing the skills needed to create trauma-supportive classes rooted in respect, choice, and compassion.

This course is facilitated by Jessie Horness, MA, LPC, E-RYT 200.

This workshop meets in person at The Phoenix Center in Ann Arbor, MI. Yoga teachers participating in this workshop will receive 3 Yoga Alliance CEUs.

Pricing Tier:

This workshop invites yoga teachers to explore the relational dimensions of trauma-supportive teaching. We will look closely at how power shows up in teacher–student relationships, and why recognizing and acknowledging these dynamics is essential to creating spaces of safety and trust.

Together, we will consider how teachers can practice being “a safe person to feel unsafe around.” Someone who can hold space for students’ vulnerability without seeking to control, fix, or minimize their experience. Topics will include understanding and working with power dynamics, supporting student consent, and cultivating practices of self-resourcing for both teachers and students.

Through reflection, discussion, and experiential learning, participants will gain insight into how their presence, choices, and relational awareness can profoundly shape the classroom environment. This workshop supports teachers in developing the skills needed to create trauma-supportive classes rooted in respect, choice, and compassion.

This course is facilitated by Jessie Horness, MA, LPC, E-RYT 200.

This workshop meets in person at The Phoenix Center in Ann Arbor, MI. Yoga teachers participating in this workshop will receive 3 Yoga Alliance CEUs.

Economic Justice Pricing Scale:

Haven School of Yoga employs an economic justice pricing structure to support accessibility for everyone, regardless of their financial situation. With our unique pricing approach, you have the flexibility to choose a payment option that aligns with your current circumstances. We trust you to select a rate that feels right for you. This way, we can maintain the quality of our offerings while ensuring that anyone who wishes to participate can do so without hesitation.

  • Abundance - Choose this option if your needs are met comfortably and you have expendable income to support access for others.

  • Sustenance - Choose this option if your needs are met and you can reasonably pay for this course with some budgeting.

  • Sustainability - Choose this option if you are feeling economic strain.

Individuals needing further financial support to access this training are encouraged to reach out. We especially invite members of the BIPOC and LGBTQ+ communities to reach out and inquire about our available financial support options.